The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) plugged a record 2,022 orphaned oil and gas wells during fiscal year 2026, exceeding the performance target set by the Texas Legislature by 300 wells, or 18.9%.
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) plugged a record 2,022 orphaned oil and gas wells during fiscal year 2026, exceeding the performance target set by the Texas Legislature by 300 wells, or 18.9%.